NORTH DAKOTA – The state of North Dakota is supporting the battle of wildfires in Nebraska by sending two National Guard 600 gallon “Bambi buckets” through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
North Dakota Emergency Services officials say Nebraska’s two largest fires are 67% and 78% contained. An area of 771,110 acres have been scorched.
The North Dakota Forest Service sent an engine and three firefighters to help crews battling the Qury Fire in the Black Hills in South Dakota.
“When our neighbors ask for help, North Dakota answers the call, just as other states have come to our aid in times of crisis,” Governor Kelly Armstrong said. “We thank and pray for the success and safety of our firefighters and all those putting themselves in harm’s way to protect life and property from these wildfires.”
North Dakota state agencies are monitoring the situations in Nebraska and South Dakota closely and stand ready to offer support as requested through various state-to-state compacts.
